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2006 Olympic Torch Torch Arrives in Venice!
The Olympic flame took a speedy trip through the Ferrari plant in Maranello on January 14 where the flame was allowed to be escorted in a red F430 Spider. It was then on to a more literate setting, Verona, where the flame was handed over under what is claimed to be Juliet’s balcony.
The Olympic flame arrived in Venice on January 17, 2006. Like most tourists to Venice the flame only stayed for two days and therefore only had time for the main tourist attractions. The flame took a trip in a gondola across the Grand Canal and under the Rialto Bridge before visiting Piazza San Marco. Unfortunately the flame will miss Carnivale, one of the grandest parties in the world.
On January 18, the flame continued on its journey to Trieste, the easternmost large city in Italy. From Trieste the flame will continue through northern Italy and the Dolomites until it at last arrives in Torino where the world will see who the final torch bearer will be.
Posted by Jackie on January 19, 2006
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